Kmart achieves major fundraising milestone

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Kmart has raised more than $100 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,  more than any other corporate partner in the history of St. Jude.

"St. Jude is deeply appreciative of our incredibly giving friends at Kmart and their kindhearted shoppers and associates for reaching this unprecedented fundraising milestone – raising more than $100 million for the patients and families of St. Jude, more than any other St. Jude partner," said Richard Shadyac Jr., president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "The generosity of the Kmart team and their shoppers is deeply humbling. We cannot thank them enough for the joy they have brought to our patients and families and their commitment to survivorship and quality of life for children fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases."

Kmart shoppers are encouraged to head to Kmart or Kmart.com to purchase from a suite of gifts, including the popular "Giving Hat," which is embroidered with the inspiring message of #LOVE or make a donation in store at checkout.